Artist's Profile
Karin Mear was born in Aberdare, during the early 60's. She has always been interested in the creative arts, and won a national art competition, organised by the Observer magazine, at the age of 15.
In 1994, having previously concentrated on bringing up her two daughters, Karin enrolled on a degree course at the University of Glamorgan, to study Art & Welsh Studies. She graduated in 1997 with First Class Honours.
This led to a move to London, where Karin worked as a freelance graphic designer. Many of her designs were published by major greeting card companies such as Paperchase and Statics. Karin's artwork, under the name of Baaah!, will feature in the next Paperchase Christmas card selection - look out for them!
Following the birth of their son in 2002, Karin moved back to Wales with her musician partner, Nigel Evans. This led to the launch of Baaah Design - a kitsch range of digital art inspired by sheep.
This range can be viewed at www.baaah.co.uk.
In 2005, Karin and Nigel took a change of direction, and opened 'Brecon Guitars' - a specialist guitar shop in Brecon. While Nigel manages the shop (and finds excuses to try out the guitars!) Karin paints or indulges in other creative activities. Call 01874 624292 for more information.
In 1994, having previously concentrated on bringing up her two daughters, Karin enrolled on a degree course at the University of Glamorgan, to study Art & Welsh Studies. She graduated in 1997 with First Class Honours.
This led to a move to London, where Karin worked as a freelance graphic designer. Many of her designs were published by major greeting card companies such as Paperchase and Statics. Karin's artwork, under the name of Baaah!, will feature in the next Paperchase Christmas card selection - look out for them!
Following the birth of their son in 2002, Karin moved back to Wales with her musician partner, Nigel Evans. This led to the launch of Baaah Design - a kitsch range of digital art inspired by sheep.
This range can be viewed at www.baaah.co.uk.
In 2005, Karin and Nigel took a change of direction, and opened 'Brecon Guitars' - a specialist guitar shop in Brecon. While Nigel manages the shop (and finds excuses to try out the guitars!) Karin paints or indulges in other creative activities. Call 01874 624292 for more information.